Project Manager, Education

Posted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs. This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office. This position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Detroit office to attend site visits and client meetings. NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. School design strategies must take a holistic view of creating more flexible, connected, sustainable and inclusive learning environments. From primary schools to higher education institutions, we design to support an exceptional user experience for students, faculty and staff to realize positive learning outcomes. Creating a stimulating environment can directly impact the development and pace of learning for students of any age. We understand how inclusive classrooms, advancing technologies and evolving student expectations influence educational facilities design. Learn more about our Education Portfolio. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage projects to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you will use your interpersonal and leadership skills and must have an understanding of project financials to determine the necessary resources required for successful project execution. In addition, you will provide leadership to a multi-disciplined team, monitor project performance, and forecast revenue. Duties and Responsibilities Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages Develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained Required Skills Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue Required Experience 10-15 years of project work experience Experience in education projects is an asset Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 /annually NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr NORR